Summary - PADBURY HOUSE, 11 FLAT 47 SWAIN STREET LONDON NW8 8TS
3 bed 1 bath Flat
Roomy 3-bed duplex near Regent’s Park with refurbishment potential.
3 bedrooms across a duplex layout, 947 sq ft of living space
This three-bedroom duplex flat in Swain Street offers a substantial 947 sq ft of flexible living in St John’s Wood, within easy reach of Regent’s Park and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Set in a mid-20th-century residential block with lift access, the apartment has practical features — separate WC, one bathroom, double glazing (installed before 2002) and mains gas central heating — and suits buyers seeking space near excellent transport and schools.
The property is leasehold (88 years remaining) and was built as ex-local authority stock. That background, combined with above-average local crime and a very deprived wider area classification, means buyers should factor in security and community considerations. The building’s system-built walls are assumed uninsulated, so there is clear potential to improve energy performance and reduce running costs through works such as internal insulation or window upgrades.
For first-time buyers or investors the layout and size are attractive: the duplex arrangement and three bedrooms make it flexible for a family, sharers or rental use. Ground rent is low (£10 noted), but the limited lease length may affect mortgage eligibility and future value; obtaining professional advice on lease extension costs is recommended.
Overall, this flat is best for someone looking for a roomy, well-located home with scope to modernise and add value, or an investor prepared to manage refurbishment and lease considerations. The location’s transport links, schools rated Good–Outstanding, and proximity to green space are genuine strengths, balanced by the need to address insulation, security and lease matters.
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